BRO Company Picnic

Saturday was our company picnic. It was something I has started planning before my maternity leave, so it felt a little odd being there. We had low turnout, but realized that the people who did show are some of our favorite people we work with. Here are a couple of pictures.








Owen was kidnapped Maggie - the wife of Rich's boss :)

Lucas had a blast at the park - he was a little shy around
big people but loved playing with the kids on the playground

Sunday Outing

After the day of football - we decided to go to the Oceanside Pier for a family outing. We were going to take the Sprinter - but missed it by 30 seconds (If we had just run the red light that stayed red forever!) - So we drove. First we went to the playground and then walked the Pier (did you know it is the longest wood pier in CA? -- 1942 feet). At first Lucas stepped on each plank making sure he didn't step on a crack - he forgot about it all when he saw all the people fishing. The pier is not made for strollers - so Owen bounced his was back and forth (with a smile). Then we ate at Ruby's at the end of the Pier. A fun outing - except for Rubys. Not sure they have cleaned the place in awhile -- though Lucas kept saying the fries were "delicious". (Didn't get a picture of us on the Pier - but found a nice one.)

Doesn't everyone garden in their underwear?
Couldn't resist. :) Lucas' daily attire would be pajama tops and underwear if he could get away with it and some lazy weekend days he does get away with it.

He's helping his dad mow the lawn and trimming the weeds.

Labor Day Beach Camping with Aunt Pamme and Uncle Mike

Pamme and Mike hosted a family camping weekend at San Elijo in Cardiff. We had a wonderful weekend full of family, bbqing and beach time. Lucas as usual loved it all. Playing at the beach (especially with Cal), surfing with Aunt Pamme and Uncle Mike, sleeping and playing in a tent, hanging out in the bunkbed in the bus (aka the motor home) and believe it or not his two favorite activities were taking a shower in the campground shower and watching the trash truck dump the trash from the very full and stinky dumpsters. :) -- The weekend was fun and exhausting at the same time. We can't wait for next year!

Stephen Birch Aquarium Trip with Aunt Sue

Lucas was lucky enough to go to the aquarium with his Aunt Sue - He had a great time looking at the fish - His favorite were the jelly fish and the string rays. We went through the displays at record speed - but his little brain picked up all that was inside. Here are a couple of pictures. (Poor Owen - stuck in the car seat again - we do take him out occasionally :))

Dog Days of Summer Legoland trip

We met up with Cal (who is almost 4) and Sue at Legoland. The park was not crowded and we were able to walk on to most of the rides. Lucas officially became a big boy on this trip and rode his first rollercoaster (2 times). After the first time - I asked him if he liked it and he said "no". I asked if he wanted to ride it again and he said "yes".

The boys had a great day on the rides, running through and climbing on the fort and spending over an hour in the water area running and splashing.

(more pictures to come)